WeInSyd 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Antonovich (ranked 7040 p4p, 694 weight class) and Kevin Durant (ranked 25482 p4p, 823 weight class). Durant comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica - Enter Sandman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kevin Durant acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Antonovich
vs
Durant

190 cm
19
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

208 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Petr Antonovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Durant!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonovich throws a right hand that misses

and Durant counters by moving into the clinch.
Antonovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durants head.
A short right from Antonovich.
Antonovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durant misses with the head strike.
Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Antonovich.
Antonovich works on Durant's body with a couple of short punches.
Antonovich tries to break free but Durant pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Antonovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Antonovich.
Antonovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durant.
Antonovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durant stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant is working Antonovich over against the cage.
Durant misses with some punches.
Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Antonovich.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Antonovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Antonovich is trying to break free.
Durant misses with the head strike.
Antonovich blocks an uppercut.
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
Antonovich lands a body punch.
Antonovich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Durant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Antonovich on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Antonovich.
Antonovich takes a shot to the head.
Antonovich is trying to push Durant away but Durant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
Durant lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Antonovich.
Durant working aggressively here.
A short right from Durant.
Durant misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Antonovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Antonovich lands a left hand.
Antonovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Antonovich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Antonovich prevents a body shot from Durant.
Durant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Antonovich.
Durant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Antonovich lands with a right to the head.
Antonovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Durant controls his hands.
Durant pushes Antonovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Antonovich uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Durant is rocked!
Antonovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Durant.
Durant is still on wobbly legs! Can Antonovich finish him?
Antonovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Durant.
Antonovich misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durant.
Antonovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Antonovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Antonovich is trying to break the clinch but Durant is controlling him.
Antonovich blocks an uppercut.
Durant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Antonovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durant tries to work over Antonovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durant seems to have recovered his senses.
Durant lands with a short shot to the head.
Durant blocks an uppercut.
Antonovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Durant manages to break the clinch.
Durant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Antonovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Antonovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Antonovich cracks Durant with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Durant tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Antonovich pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Durant is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petr Antonovich!
Petr Antonovich took some time post fight to say the following; 'You wanna stand and bang and give the fans a treat ... send out a fight request !!!'.
In defeat, Kevin Durant stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the drawing board for me folks, this is just a bump in the road. I'll be back better than before soon!'.

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FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cal Riven (ranked 9298 p4p, 683 weight class) and Kase Weller (ranked 8555 p4p, 653 weight class). Riven comes to the cage accompanied by Man In The Box. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Riven
vs
Weller

182 cm
19
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

167 cm
24
168 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Can Moonwalk

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cal Riven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kase Weller!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Riven coming out on top.
Weller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Riven waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Weller. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Weller to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Weller is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riven postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Weller covers up, he's hurt! Riven keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Riven and the ref steps in to end the fight! Riven can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cal Riven!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jenk Onay (ranked 25493 p4p, 717 weight class) and Jakub Larva (ranked 25637 p4p, 705 weight class). Larva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. leave it all behind kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jenk Onay is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Onay
vs
Larva

165 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jenk Onay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jakub Larva!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, John Mangel and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larva but Larva pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Onay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Larva, pushing him back against the cage.

Onay turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Onay manages to end up in side control.
An elbow from Onay crashes against the mat.
Onay throws an elbow but Larva slips to the side and avoids it well.
Onay trying to control the action but Larva is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Onay crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onay is chipping away with strikes.
Onay working the ground and pound.
Onay cracks Larva with a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Onay.
Onay throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larva dodges the ground and pound from Onay.
Onay prevents Larva from escaping the position.
Onay throws a strike aimed at the side of Larva's head but Larva avoids it well.
Onay postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onay landing strikes.
Larva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Larva has hold of Onay's hands but Onay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Larva makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A head kick from Larva lands but Onay takes it in his stride.
Onay looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Larva tries to close the distance and clinch but Onay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Onay appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Onay shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Larva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Larva looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Onay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Larva defends well and Onay ends up having to push Larva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Onay shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Larva has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Onay is on him like a limpet, forcing Larva back against the cage.

Onay lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Onay lands strikes from half guard.
Onay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Larva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Larva.
Onay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Onay looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larva keeping moving, preventing Onay from controlling successfully.
Onay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Larva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Onay defends well.
Onay throws a strike but Larva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Larva stops Onay from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larva is one step ahead there.
Onay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Onay tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Onay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Larva's guard.

Onay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Larva keeping full guard, as Onay tries to pass.
Onay trying to control but Larva is working from the bottom.
Onay wants to pass the guard but Larva is keeping the position.
Onay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Onay working some strikes from top position.
Onay loads up on a big left hand. Larva felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Onay looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Larva can't hide his disappointment, as Onay celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jenk Onay!
After the fight, Jenk Onay was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Jakub Larva spoke after the fight, saying 'You win or learn. Thanks to my oponent to take this fight. Thanks to my family and team for support.'.

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FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Van Damme (ranked 25352 p4p, 330 weight class) and Dani Yadin (ranked 25410 p4p, 329 weight class). Van Damme's entrance music is Jeet Kune Do Sensei. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Van Damme
vs
Yadin

166 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

177 cm
18
137 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Van Damme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dani Yadin!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yadin slips a jab from Van Damme.
Van Damme circles away from the clinch attempt
and Van Damme makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yadin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Damme thumps Yadin with a low kick.
Van Damme chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yadin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Damme's waist but Van Damme gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yadin off to one side.
Van Damme takes a swing at Yadin's ribcage but misses.
Yadin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Damme defends it well.
Van Damme tries to land a front kick but Yadin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Damme, right into the meat.
Van Damme throws a sloppy head kick and Yadin moves out of range easily.
Van Damme misses with a head kick.
That kick from Van Damme tenderised Yadin's leg. Yadin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yadin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Damme counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chuck Van Damme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yadin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Damme can pounce on him.
Yadin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Damme was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chuck Van Damme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Yadin.
Van Damme connects with a body shot.
Yadin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yadin there as he acknowledges the shot.

Van Damme moves into the clinch.
Yadin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Damme just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Damme takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Van Damme putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yadin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme digs a right hand into Yadin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yadin's gas tank.

Yadin manages to break the clinch.

Van Damme gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Damme lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yadin or not.
Van Damme with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Van Damme.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Van Damme breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Damme scores with a head kick. Yadin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yadin checks a leg kick.
Van Damme throws a head kick but Yadin moves out of range.
Yadin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Van Damme instigates a clinch.
Van Damme with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Damme lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Van Damme.
Yadin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Damme avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yadin looks winded!
Van Damme lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Yadin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yadin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Damme lands with a good body shot.
Yadin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Yadin closes the distance and clinches up with Van Damme, looking for a takedown. Yadin pushes Van Damme against the cage but Van Damme circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Damme misses the target.
Yadin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Damme!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Damme.
Van Damme lands with a nice combination. Yadin backs away looking to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Damme throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Damme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Damme throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yadin on the side of the head.
Van Damme throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yadin.
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses.
Van Damme sets himself, and Yadin steps forward looking for the clinch! Van Damme avoids it this time.
Van Damme jabs Yadin right on the nose. Yadin blinks but takes it well.
Van Damme throws a head kick but Yadin moves out of range.
Van Damme throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yadin's head.
Van Damme scores with a decent looking hook.
Yadin tries to clinch but Van Damme moves away
and Van Damme counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Damme lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Van Damme dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Van Damme circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yadin just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Damme lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Damme scores with a nice right hand.
Yadin moves in looking to clinch but Van Damme pushes him off.

Van Damme moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Damme comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Van Damme is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yadin can do to turn this around?
Stalling in the clinch from Van Damme.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yadin wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Van Damme - that landed with a thud.
Van Damme lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yadin backwards.
Van Damme lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yadin is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Damme scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Van Damme.

Van Damme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yadin dives in and grabs Van Damme's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Damme pushes down on Yadin's head and hops out.
Van Damme tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Damme throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Damme feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yadin's calf.

Van Damme gets a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Van Damme.

Yadin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Damme - that will leave a mark!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Damme scores with a jab. Yadin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Damme lands a high kick!
Chuck Van Damme is winning the standup battle so far.
Yadin wants to clinch.
Van Damme digs a good hook to Yadin's body.
Van Damme comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yadin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Damme, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yadin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Damme finds it's way round the side to connect with Yadin's head.

Van Damme closes the distance and pushes Yadin back into the cage.

Van Damme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Damme punishes Yadin's body with a nice straight punch.
Yadin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chuck Van Damme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Yadin.
Yadin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses.
And Yadin tries to counter it with a takedown but Van Damme pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Damme as he connects with a hook.
Van Damme scores with a three punch combo!

Yadin is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Van Damme has cracked Yadin with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Van Damme lands another huge swinging hook and Yadin tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Yadin, before Van Damme can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chuck Van Damme!

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FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Wagenknecht (ranked 7118 p4p, 586 weight class) and Jorma Suoro (ranked 5472 p4p, 526 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Wagenknecht
vs
Suoro

170 cm
18
161 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
164 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Evil Empire Nutrition - 160Q $150

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Wagenknecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorma Suoro!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagenknecht shoots in but no luck this time.
Wagenknecht throws the left hand but Suoro avoids the punch easily.

Suoro tries to keep at a distance but Wagenknecht has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wagenknecht wants a takedown.
Wagenknecht jumps guard but Suoro stands there with Wagenknecht around his waist. Wagenknecht gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wagenknecht definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Wagenknecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagenknecht's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Suoro breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wagenknecht gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Suoro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wagenknecht stalling in the clinch.

Suoro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suoro misses with a few strikes there.
Suoro's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Suoro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Suoro enables Wagenknecht to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Suoro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suoro trying to keep a closed guard but Wagenknecht is proving a slippery customer.
Wagenknecht trying to move into half guard but instead Suoro has managed to sweep!

Wagenknecht pulls Suoro in close to prevent any damage.
Suoro won't allow Wagenknecht to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wagenknecht holds on and takes a little breather.
Suoro wants to stand but Wagenknecht is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Suoro wants to pass the guard but Wagenknecht is keeping the position.
Suoro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wagenknecht tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wagenknecht managing to control the position.
Wagenknecht is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Suoro tries to get to full guard but Wagenknecht has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagenknecht looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Suoro wants to get back to full guard.
Suoro won't allow Wagenknecht to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wagenknecht in particular looking to stall.

Wagenknecht has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Suoro defend it? Wagenknecht steps over the head and cranks it - Suoro is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wagenknecht!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronald Wagenknecht!
Ronald Wagenknecht made sure to mention his sponsor, Evil Empire Nutrition - 160Q $150 in his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Javier Dominguez (ranked 5421 p4p, 391 weight class) and Noodles Destroyer (ranked 7848 p4p, 446 weight class). Dominguez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Man Comes Around. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Noodles Destroyer enters the cage!

Dominguez
vs
Destroyer

176 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

170 cm
26
147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Experienced

Organic Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Javier Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Noodles Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dominguez.
Destroyer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Destroyer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dominguez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Destroyer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with a takedown attempt - Destroyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Destroyer throws a front kick that sends Dominguez stumbling back into the cage.
Dominguez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez has his takedown stuffed
and Destroyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Dominguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destroyer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Destroyer lands with a kick to the temple. Dominguez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Destroyer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Destroyer pinned against the cage. Destroyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Destroyer lands a really nice looking cross but Dominguez seems unphased.

Dominguez scores with a takedown into Destroyer's guard.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Destroyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destroyer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
Dominguez passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez passes into side control, despite Destroyer's attempt to control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Destroyer struggling a bit here.

Dominguez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Destroyer is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Dominguez!
During a confident post fight interview, Javier Dominguez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Noodles Destroyer was interviewed post fight and said 'Fk u, u got lucky'.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyoji Kubota (ranked 4724 p4p, 216 weight class) and Zurab Koshadze (ranked 5621 p4p, 245 weight class). Kubota comes into the arena with Sweet Inspiration by Hiroshi Satoh blaring out of the sound system. Koshadze has chosen Hungry Like The Wolf as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Kubota
vs
Koshadze

173 cm
26
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

168 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyoji Kubota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zurab Koshadze!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kubota buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kubota uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Koshadze clinches with his opponent.
Kubota wants to break free but Koshadze has control.

Koshadze pulls guard successfully.
Koshadze seems keen to control Kubota's posture.
Koshadze working a defensive guard here.
Kubota wanted to stand there but Koshadze had control of the position.
Koshadze controls Kubota momentarily but Kubota frees himself.
Koshadze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kubota's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota is looking to stand up but Koshadze isn't so interested in that idea.
Kubota wants to sweep here but Koshadze controlling him for the moment.
Koshadze landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koshadze landing with the ground and pound.
Koshadze distracts Kubota with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Koshadze stops Kubota from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koshadze is looking to work some ground and pound but Kubota has wrist control.
Kubota has control of Koshadze's left arm, preventing Koshadze from doing any damage.
Kubota definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Koshadze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Koshadze stands up over Kubota, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koshadze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Koshadze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kubota trying to control the position here.
Koshadze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kubota works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koshadze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kubota keeping moving, preventing Koshadze from controlling successfully.
Kubota trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kubota has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Koshadze is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kubota tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Kubota.
Koshadze drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kubota tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koshadze avoids it.

Kubota breaks from the clinch.

Koshadze scores with a takedown into Kubota's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koshadze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Koshadze throwing strikes from guard but Kubota blocks nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Koshadze throws a big right hand that misses.
Koshadze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kubota working a defensive guard here.
Koshadze prevents Kubota from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koshadze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Koshadze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kubota trying to control the position.
Koshadze chips away with some ground and pound.
Koshadze looking to pass the guard.
Koshadze wants to control from the top but Kubota keeps moving.
Koshadze is working Kubota over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Kubota wriggles free and stands up.

Kubota gets caught flat footed, as Koshadze shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kubota is trying to keep Koshadze in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kubota working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koshadze.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kubota trying to control the position here.
Koshadze won't allow Kubota to get back to his feet.
Koshadze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kubota's head.
Kubota is trying to control the position but Koshadze postures up.
Kubota keeping full guard, as Koshadze tries to pass.
Koshadze postures up and lands a big shot to Kubota's brow.

Kubota pushes Koshadze off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubota lands a head kick. Koshadze smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Koshadze walks into a stiff left hand from Kubota.

Koshadze closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Kubota manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Koshadze keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zurab Koshadze will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Koshadze shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kubota trying to control from the bottom.
Koshadze lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Koshadze working the head and body with strikes.
Kubota wants to control but Koshadze is keeping busy.
Koshadze is nestled in close to Kubota, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Koshadze connects with a nice short shot to Kubota's temple.
Kubota tries to get to full guard but Koshadze has control of the leg.
Koshadze tries to stand and escape but Kubota is controlling the position.
Ground and pound from Koshadze.

Koshadze is looking for a kimura but Kubota is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koshadze to get the leverage.
Koshadze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koshadze scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kubota trying to control here.
Kubota is trying to stand.
Koshadze slips a nice elbow through Kubota's hands, connecting with Kubota's forehead.
Koshadze is trying to control the action in half guard but Kubota is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kubota wants to get back to his feet.
Kubota is trying to get back to full guard.
Koshadze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kubota is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koshadze scores with a couple of nice shots.

Kubota manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Koshadze clinches.

Kubota breaks the clinch.

Koshadze shoots in and bounces Kubota off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kubota looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koshadze is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota trying to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koshadze sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kubota's guard.
Koshadze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koshadze looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kubota has hold of Koshadze's hands but Koshadze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kubota tries to kick Koshadze off but Koshadze keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Koshadze in particular looking to stall.
Kubota is trying to stand back up but Koshadze is controlling him
Koshadze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kubota on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kubota pushes Koshadze off looking to stand but Koshadze dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koshadze looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kubota has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koshadze is working away from the top position though.
Kubota looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kubota has hold of Koshadze's hands but Koshadze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koshadze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koshadze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Koshadze there.
Koshadze working over Kubota with some ground and pound. Kubota looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kubota is trying to stand up here but Koshadze is controlling him well.
Koshadze wants to take a breather but Kubota is having none of it.
Kubota is trying to get back to full guard.
Koshadze stops Kubota from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Koshadze is nestled in close to Kubota, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Koshadze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Koshadze there.
Koshadze is thwarting Kubota's attempts to control the position.
Koshadze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Kubota is rocked!
Koshadze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koshadze is looking to take a break and control but Kubota is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koshadze winds up and cracks Kubota with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koshadze prevents Kubota from standing back up.
Koshadze lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Kubota is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koshadze working the head and body with strikes.
Koshadze drops an elbow to the side of Kubota's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zurab Koshadze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Koshadze.
A jab from Kubota misses.

Koshadze clinches with his opponent.
Koshadze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kubota pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Koshadze wants to take the fight to the mat but Kubota manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Koshadze has Kubota pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kubota manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kyoji Kubota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zurab Koshadze.
Koshadze has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kubota after a bit of a struggle.
Kubota is pressed up against the cage. Koshadze has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kubota down to the mat. Kubota avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Koshadze closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Koshadze lands in his opponent's guard.

Kubota pushes Koshadze off and gets back to his feet.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kubota seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Kubota.
Zurab Koshadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubota scores with a nice body kick.
Kubota lands with a nice body punch.
Kubota throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Koshadze takes the fight into the clinch.
Koshadze has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kubota after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kubota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kubota lands a nice looking body shot.
Kyoji Kubota is winning the standup battle so far.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kubota. That's going to slow Koshadze down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota works Koshadze's body with a nice hook.
Kubota scores with a body shot.
Koshadze tries to clinch up.
Kubota quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kubota throws a nice looking combination but Koshadze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koshadze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kubota swivels and escapes.
Kubota lands a head kick!

Koshadze gets a takedown into half guard.
Kubota keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kubota pushes Koshadze off looking to stand but Koshadze dives back in and keeps control.
Kubota is trying to get back to full guard.
Kubota on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Koshadze is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota wants to get back to his feet.

Kubota pushes Koshadze off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koshadze tries to clinch up.
Koshadze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kubota swivels and escapes.
Kubota scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kubota lands a head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Koshadze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koshadze tries to move into range but Kubota moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kubota moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kubota defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koshadze.
Kubota scores with a head kick. Koshadze tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kubota misses with a body shot.

Koshadze shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kubota napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koshadze advances nicely into full mount.
Koshadze with the ground and pound from mount.
Kubota is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Koshadze dominating with strikes here.
Kubota wants to hold on but Koshadze pushes him away.
Koshadze landing punches.
Koshadze landing strikes from the mount and Kubota is in trouble!
Koshadze lands with some strikes.
Kubota wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Koshadze trying to control but Kubota is having none of it.
Koshadze looking to finish Kubota with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kubota!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kubota slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zurab Koshadze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koshadze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kubota tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kubota pushes Koshadze off looking to stand but Koshadze dives back in and keeps control.
Koshadze wants to take a breather but Kubota is having none of it.

Kubota makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota lands a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koshadze.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Kyoji Kubota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kubota throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koshadze throws a fast counter high kick but Kubota manages to duck under it in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota catches Koshadze with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kubota misses with a low kick.
Koshadze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoji Kubota showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koshadze has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zurab Koshadze!
After winning the bout, Zurab Koshadze thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kyoji Kubota spoke after the fight, saying 'Zurab-kun wa doumo arigatou gozaimasu! Ganbatte!'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Medina (ranked 4691 p4p, 540 weight class) and Gootti Kustaa (ranked 5214 p4p, 576 weight class). Gootti Kustaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Medina
vs
Kustaa

193 cm
22
198 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Medina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gootti Kustaa!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Topper Green and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kustaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kustaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Medina stuns Kustaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Medina fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kustaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Medina throws out the jab.
Kustaa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Medina defends it well.
Kustaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Medina is just out of range.

Kustaa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Medina on his heels. He'll look to pass Medina's guard now, I'm sure.
Kustaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Medina is retaining full guard.
Medina manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kustaa manages to get himself to full guard.

Kustaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Medina trying to control the position from guard on top but Kustaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kustaa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kustaa is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medina throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Medina looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kustaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kustaa, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Medina postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kustaa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Medina, into his guard.

Kustaa content to stall in guard here.
Kustaa lands a couple of digs.
Medina not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kustaa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Medina's head.
Kustaa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kustaa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Medina's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Medina throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kustaa postures up.
Kustaa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Medina is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kustaa postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Medina covers up, he's hurt! Kustaa keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kustaa and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kustaa can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gootti Kustaa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yunieor Dorticosos (ranked 4381 p4p, 510 weight class) and Carlos Silva (ranked 4914 p4p, 557 weight class). Carlos Silva told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Dorticosos
vs
Silva

193 cm
25
203 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yunieor Dorticosos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Silva!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ron Honeybunn and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Dorticosos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dorticosos prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Dorticosos.

It looks like Carlos Silva has been cut.
Dorticosos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dorticosos is trying to break free.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Dorticosos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yunieor Dorticosos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Silva.
Silva misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorticosos lands with a left to the head.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dorticosos lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva is trying to drag Dorticosos to the mat but Dorticosos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dorticosos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dorticosos lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Dorticosos drags the fight down to the ground.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Dorticosos manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dorticosos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dorticosos goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Dorticosos gets a clinch.
A short right from Dorticosos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Dorticosos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dorticosos's elbow.

Dorticosos pulls guard successfully.
Dorticosos has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dorticosos wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dorticosos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dorticosos tries to get out of the position.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Dorticosos scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Dorticosos rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Dorticosos is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Dorticosos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Dorticosos.
Dorticosos lands an uppercut.
Dorticosos gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorticosos lands with a light punch inside.
Dorticosos unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Silva! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dorticosos is unloading with more strikes now! Silva drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yunieor Dorticosos!
A relieved looking Yunieor Dorticosos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.